The Man in the Music

They saw the 'wonder' in Michael Jackson, just someone who wanted to bring escapism and joy to the worldthrough his music and dance.

"When I began this book then my objective was to recover Michael Jackson, the artist." ~ Joseph Vogel ~

My heart fluttered when I found "The Man in the Music" by Joseph Vogel in the latest book fair I visited. So, being brave I started reading in it. My 'goal' was to write a review of it here.

I barely made it through the Introduction and the First chapter before saving the book from my flood of tears that erupted like a volcano.

Why tears? No, not cause of the BAD writing more the contrary of the 'excellent' writing that clearly touched the strings of my heart.

"His actual creative work, it seemed to me then and now was infinitely richer, more interesting and compelling. That's what I hoped to bring back into focus."

Therefor, a heartfelt THANKS to Joseph Vogel for 'daring' to write such Masterpiece that only handles indeed "The creative life and work of Michael Jackson"because that is what is 'supposed' to ONLY matter if you would like to know more about a certain artist. NOT all the juicy stories about his 'private' life but what 'inspired' him to write that song.

Unhinged from the fact that it would touch 'the strings of your heart', I would like to recommend this book to everyone who would like to know more about 'the artist'Michael Jackson. About what 'inspired' him? How he became a Pioneer? How he wrote those 'killer tracks'?

All clearly documented using quotes from the Man himself and those that worked close with him: producers, engineers, musicians. They saw the 'wonder' in Michael Jackson, just someone who wanted to bring escapism and joy to the worldthrough his music and dance.

"I wanted to write something historically and critically rigorous but approach the subject with less cynicism and more curiosity"

I do love the 'references/ quotes' by Michael himself that ultimately makes this book a 'keepsake'.

For the 'statistics', the book is published in 2001 by Sterling Publishing and comes in hardcover with dust sleeve that portrays a beautiful image of Michael shot in the '88. The pages are glossy like and are of the finest quality. Exquisite photos fill the beautiful pages of a real 'Treasure' simplycalled "Man in the Music"

"What was Jackson trying to convey? What did his work illuminate, challenge, provoke, express? How was it made? "